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Why do you think he gained more followers by doing this? How did it benefit the group’s overall movement? Do you believe that the group suddenly switched to only political causes?

I think Brien James gained more followers by focusing on political enemies for a few reasons. First, it made the group more appealing to people who hold symbolic racist beliefs, as I mentioned above. Second, it made the group seem more mainstream and less extreme, which could have attracted people who were previously hesitant to join. Third, it allowed the group to benefit from the support of Donald Trump, who was a popular figure among many white nationalists.

I do not believe that the Proud Boys suddenly switched to only political causes. I think they have always been motivated by a combination of political and racial factors. However, I do think that focusing on political enemies helped them to grow their movement and to gain more mainstream support.

For the overall documentary, Identify and clearly describe how you saw the concepts of threat to the group and national identity at play in the documentary.

The concepts of threat to the group and national identity were at play throughout the documentary. The Proud Boys and other far-right groups often frame their political opponents as a threat to the white race and to American culture. They believe that these groups are trying to undermine traditional values and to replace the white majority with a more diverse population.

This sense of threat is often used to justify violence and intimidation. The Proud Boys have been involved in a number of violent clashes with anti-fascist protesters. They have also been accused of using intimidation tactics to silence their critics.

After watching the documentary, how do you think we can move forward from these issues?

I think it is important to challenge the narratives of threat and victimization that are used by far-right groups. We need to show that these groups do not represent the majority of Americans and that their views are not legitimate. We also need to promote tolerance and understanding between different groups of people.

I think it is also important to address the underlying economic and social factors that contribute to the rise of far-right extremism. These factors include economic inequality, social alienation, and a lack of opportunity. If we can address these problems, we can help to reduce the appeal of far-right groups.

Finally, reflect and identify at least one thing from the documentary that either surprised/shocked you or stood out to you for any reason and explain why.

One thing that surprised me from the documentary was the level of support that the Proud Boys and other far-right groups have among some law enforcement officials. There were a number of scenes in the documentary where Proud Boys members were interacting with police officers in a friendly and supportive way. This suggests that there is a problem with white supremacy within law enforcement, which is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

I was also surprised by the number of young people who were involved in the Proud Boys and other far-right groups. These groups are often seen as being for older men, but there were a number of young people in the documentary who were clearly passionate about the group’s ideology. This suggests that far-right extremism is becoming more mainstream and that it is reaching a younger audience.

I think it is important to be aware of these issues and to challenge the narratives of threat and victimization that are used by far-right groups. We need to show that these groups do not represent the majority of Americans and that their views are not legitimate. We also need to promote tolerance and understanding between different groups of people.